Every pregnancy is divided into three trimesters. The first trimester runs from week one through 12 weeks and 6 days. The Mayo Clinic dates the second trimester from 13 to 27 weeks, and the third goes from 28 weeks until delivery.
Learning how far along you are in your pregnancy is key to knowing your options. The best way to determine how many weeks and days you’ve been pregnant is with an ultrasound. At Harbour Health, licensed nurses, under the supervision of a certified OB/GYN, conduct free, limited ultrasounds.
Start by taking a free and confidential medical-grade pregnancy test at Harbour Health. If your test is positive, we’ll provide a free limited OB ultrasound. Make your appointment today and learn more about your options.
Considering an Abortion
If you are considering an abortion, how far along you are affects what is available in North Carolina. The FDA only approves the abortion drugs used in the abortion pill method through 10 weeks. North Carolina bans abortion after 12 weeks and 6 days.
If you aren’t sure how far along you are, contact Harbour Health for your free limited obstetrical ultrasound.
Making an Adoption Plan
There is so much misinformation when considering placing a child for adoption. Today’s adoption process is very different from a few decades ago. Now, it’s the expectant mother or birth mother who chooses everything.
As the expectant mother, you select the parents that will raise your child and the amount of contact you wish to have with them after placement. You are not “giving up” your child; you are giving them the future you’re unable to provide at this time of life.
When you choose to work with a licensed adoption professional, their services are provided free of charge. North Carolina adoption law allows the following to be provided for you should you choose adoption:
- All your medical and hospital expenses.
- Counseling services.
- Ordinary living expenses.
- Legal services as related to the adoption.
Placing your child isn’t an easy decision, but it is a selfless, loving choice. We can provide referrals to reputable, licensed adoption professionals if you need them.
What About Parenting?
Although you weren’t planning on being pregnant at this time, an unexpected pregnancy doesn’t mean it’s impossible to parent. In fact, you might be surprised at the many services available to help you parent your child.
Harbour Health provides several parenting services. We offer educational opportunities, one-on-one mentoring, material assistance such as diapers, clothing, and baby supplies, and referrals to many community resources. We provide material resources and support from pregnancy through your child’s second birthday.
We want to be the community that supports and cares for you as you pursue your parenting option. Raising children today takes determination, but we’ll be right by your side.
Contact Harbour Health
You’ve got a big decision ahead of you. Sometimes, it helps to talk it out with an impartial third party. We gain nothing from whatever choice you make, so consider talking with one of our caring peer advocates.
Schedule your free, confidential appointment online, call us at (704) 489-0708, or text us at (704) 860-0880. We’re ready to be the support you need.
Harbour Health does not perform or refer for abortion.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
